Hydroelectric Power Joseph Moran How is hydroelectric power converted into usable energy? The hydroelectric power converts into energy by water allowing to flow into the tunnels in the dam to turn the generators to produce electrons and create energy. . How is this type of energy used today? The electricity that is produced is sent to businesses and homes. . What are the advantages of using this source of energy?
Once built the energy is virtually free
No waste or pollution produce
Electricity can be generated constantly
. What are the disadvantages of using this source of energy?
Costs to much money to build
Building a large dam upstream, problems to the animals
. Is this energy source renewable or non-renewable? renewable.
How is hydroelectric power converted into usable energy?
The hydroelectric power converts into energy by water allowing to flow into the tunnels in the dam to turn the generators to produce electrons and create energy.
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How is this type of energy used today?
The electricity that is produced is sent to businesses and homes.
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What are the advantages of using this source of energy?
- Once built the energy is virtually free
- No waste or pollution produce
- Electricity can be generated constantly
.What are the disadvantages of using this source of energy?
- Costs to much money to build
- Building a large dam upstream, problems to the animals
.Is this energy source renewable or non-renewable?
renewable.